Mamiya RZ67 Instruction Manual

A complete guide to the Mamiya RZ67, part four: maintenance and miscellaneous accessories
Over the past three weeks, I have introduced you to the Mamiya RZ67 Professional camera, its series
of film holders and the extensive lens system. In this, part four of the series, I will introduce you to
the main system accessories and some basic maintenance/troubleshooting concepts.
Table of contents
1 The neck strap
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2 Mamiya remote control set RS 401 IR
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3 L-Grip Holder RZ
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4 Mamiya Winder RZ
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5 Soft pouches
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6 Maintaining your Mamiya RZ67
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7 Problems and troubleshooting
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7.1 The camera refuses to fire
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7.2 Problems with the prism (FE701)
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7.3 Problems removing a lens
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7.4 Problems mounting a lens
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7.5 Problems removing the film holder (back)
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7.6 Problems with the winder
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7.7 Problems with the remote control (FS401)
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7.8 Other miscellaneous problems
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8 Sending your camera for repair
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9 Final thoughts
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The neck strap
After purchasing my RZ, the first thing I realized would be a big problem was hand holding it for long
periods of time. Because of its dimensions, weight, and shape, the grip the camera affords the hands
can be tenuous. At the moment I knew I would be using the camera extensively outdoors, I knew I
would be on the lookout for somewhere to lay the camera after a while and finding a flat, stable
surface is not easy outdoors in the countryside or on city streets!
So, I searched a security system to avoid letting the RZ fall to the ground, or in case the camera
escaped from me.